Collins Aerospace is expanding a longstanding support agreement for Air China’s aircraft fleet, together with aircraft maintenance and engineering firm Ameco. The move builds on an existing support agreement for avionics onboard Air China’s Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The group has signed a 10-year deal which will see Collins add further support on sensors, fire protection equipment and next-generation aircraft. The contract involves a newly expanded ‘power by the hour’ programme and will … [Read more...] about Collins Aerospace inks deal to support Air China fleet
Air & Cargo Services
IndiGo, CFM International extend partnership
India’s low-cost giant IndiGo has selected CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines to power its narrowbody fleet of 310 A320neo, A321neo, and A321XLR aircraft in the pipeline. The move follows a long-term engine service agreement for 280 A320neos in 2019. The new deal includes 620 new installed engines and associated spare engines, and a multiyear service agreement. Combining the two deals, IndiGo has secured engine services for a total of 590 A320neo family aircraft. Also read: GECAS to … [Read more...] about IndiGo, CFM International extend partnership
ST Engineering to lease five A321P2Fs to GlobalX
Global Crossing Airlines, also known as GlobalX, has signed up for five A321P2F conversion from ST Engineering, as the US-based startup charter service dips into the air freight market. ST Engineering, through its aviation asset management unit, will acquire five Airbus A321 passenger aircraft on its own or through joint venture companies and will provide maintenance services over the period of lease. The A321 feedstock will be converted and maintained at ST Engineering’s global … [Read more...] about ST Engineering to lease five A321P2Fs to GlobalX
Q&A with CargoAI chief Matthieu Petot
Most would say air cargo is still playing catch up compared to other industries when it comes to digitalisation. But the opportunities are abundant. After a historic 2020 for cargo, CargoAi’s Matthieu Petot thinks the company has laid down a robust foundation to be one step ahead of the competition on the technology side. And 2021 could be the year we see digitalisation pick up. In December last year, the company tied up with IBS Software and Champ Cargosystems and integrated … [Read more...] about Q&A with CargoAI chief Matthieu Petot
Skyways Technics to expand MRO hub at Subang Airport
Skyways Technics Group is set to expand its Asia Pacific hub at Malaysia’s Subang Airport after it signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysia Airports. The airport operator said its current tenant is looking to establish full-fledged maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities, including an air frame hangar, component repair workshops, a parts distribution centre, and aircraft on ground (AOG) services. Randhill Singh, head of KLIA Aeropolis, predicts MRO activities to grow … [Read more...] about Skyways Technics to expand MRO hub at Subang Airport
PLA Global Wrap: Week 20
In PLA's week 20 global wrap, we go to Brazil to cover LATAM’s planned cargo fleet expansion with more 767-300ERsset for freighter conversion. We then fly to Paris where Geodis has opened a new cargo facility to ease the flow of exports and imports it handles over at CDG. We also have the latest on Lufthansa, Qatar, SmartKargo and FedEx to roundup the B2B industry updates in the week of 16-22 May. LATAM targets cargo fleet expansion by 2023 LATAM Group plans to add 10 B767-300BCFs (Boeing … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 20